It came as a surprise to the public when FC Bayern’s efforts to keep Kyle Walker became known a few days ago. Coach Thomas Tuchel is said to have prepared the possible transfer coup well in advance.
According to information from “Sport Bild”, the Munich head coach already sought contact with Walker in April around the away game in the Champions League quarter-finals in Manchester.
In a conversation after the game, it was also about the future of the 33-year-old full-back and a potential move to FC Bayern.
Even then, Tuchel had Walker’s contract situation in mind. His contract with Man City expires in 2024. The treble winner from the English Premier League could only collect a transfer fee for the 75-time international of the Three Lions in the coming transfer period.
According to the report, Tuchel and Walker are still in contact. There should also be concrete negotiations between the parties for a long time. According to “Sky”, FC Bayern want to make 20 to 30 million euros loose for Walker.
FC Bayern: Kyle Walker could inherit Benjamin Pavard
According to reports, however, no agreement has yet been reached. Especially since ManCity is also fighting for the top performer and would like to extend his working paper.
At FC Bayern, Walker could succeed Benjamin Pavard at right-back. The French vice world champion is said to have unequivocally formulated his change request to those responsible in Munich. Since his contract, like Walker’s, ends in 2024, the German record champion is under a certain pressure to act in terms of personnel.
In addition to Pavard, FC Bayern could also lose Lucas Hernández. The central defender is drawn to Paris Saint-Germain. According to the will of the Munich bosses, his transfer should bring at least 50 million euros into the coffers.